Shoot Canvas Camera Bags

We know you love leather bags, and so do we. But there are times, say, when you’re toting your photography gear, that you need a more all-weather, utilitarian alternative. In fact, we’ll say it now — leave the leather for trips and commutes. Canvas camera bags have stood the test of time because they’re durable, they repel moisture and they only look better with age. That, my friend, is exactly what a great bag should do. Try that with ballistic nylon sometime. We’ve rounded up our favorites and put them through their paces to come up with our list of the five best canvas camera bags for the discerning photographer.

Best Bag for the Photojournalist: a photographer for the Philadelphia Inquirer, was tasked with creating a utilitarian camera bag, the kind that could safely hold a photojournalist’s most vital equipment and take a beating in tight city avenues. From this assignment,  bags were born, and today , owned by , still makes thecamera bags in the business. The  Shooters Bag is our favorite in their lineup. Its interior space is ample; its padded inserts are customizable, and its canvas is treated with eco-friendly waxes for protection from the elements. As if all of that weren’t enough, this bag’s canvas comes already distressed, so when slung over your shoulder, it’ll look like you’ve had it since
When you think National Geographic, you probably don’t think camera bags. But think about this: Nat Geo publishes some of the most breathtaking photographs taken by some of the most ballsy photographers, and those photographers need solid gear. The NatGeo Africa Series Medium Satchel is the camera bag for the outdoor photographer who might find himself taking snapshots at a family barbeque one day and spooning with a lioness in Namibia the next. Made from polyurethane-coated canvas, the Medium Satchel is water repellent, and it even has a zipper-closable polyester lining should you drop the entire bag in the Nile (but we don’t recommend doing this). The Medium Satchel is a hefty bag, but it travels well thanks to a strap on the back that can be slipped over the handle of your suitcase. Long story short: your loved ones will still worry about you being trampled by a rhinoceros, but they’ll know that your camera bags gear is safe.

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